Larger space does not promote divergent thinking, impair convergent thinking or defocus attention in physical and virtual environments
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22429602 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yanyun Zhou (0000-0001-6468-1309, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, corresponding author), Chi‐shing Tse (0000-0003-3676-8102, Chinese University of Hong Kong), Ruoming Wang (0009-0001-3389-2178), Yucheng Wei, Yinghao Wei (0009-0001-6091-9241, Southwest University), Zichang Qin (Southwest University), Ying Li (0000-0003-0678-9535, Southwest University), Yue Li (0009-0004-9365-9070), Yunwei Han (0000-0002-0942-9095, Counselling Centre for Children, Adolescents and Parents), Xianda Huang (Yale New Haven Health System), Ke Ma (0009-0003-2398-9130, Southwest University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Pages | 101959 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Thinking Skills and Creativity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1871-1871 • E-ISSN: 1878-0423 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.tsc.2025.101959 |
| OpenAlex | W4413274976 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Cognitive psychology · Convergent thinking · Creative thinking · Creativity · Divergent thinking · Physical space · Virtual space · Computer Science · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Psychology · Social Psychology · Spatial Cognition and Navigation · Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts · Artificial Intelligence
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| Highly cited | No |